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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

On Nov. 30, the Hopkins-Park hockey team played Delano at home. Freshman Ella Koethe skates for the puck in hopes to get there before her opponent.

Girls hockey falls to Delano

Rachel Arkis December 3, 2023

After a back-and-forth game against Delano Nov. 30, Park’s girls hockey team was ultimately met with a loss. The team managed to score, but Delano came through with two extra goals in the third period,...

All you need is glove(s)

All you need is glove(s)

Ryan Steinberg, Staffer December 1, 2023

Winter sports are very popular at Park, but equipment can be a barrier for a lot of kids. Sports such as nordic skiing and hockey require a lot of equipment, while basketball doesn’t require as much....

Freshman Lianna Hess prepares to receive a pass Nov. 14. Park lost against Pine City 2-1 in overtime.

Heartbreak for Hopkins-Park

Hanna Wilsey and Madeline Anklam November 16, 2023

Coming off an exciting, home opener victory against Hutchinson Nov. 11, Hopkins-Park girls hockey took a loss in overtime. After three periods, the girls were tied 1-1 with Pine City. Four minutes later,...

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Alaskan adventures

Hanna Wilsey April 1, 2023

This month, I had the opportunity to travel to Fairbanks, Alaska for the 2023 Junior Nationals nordic ski competition. Over the course of a week, I raced three different times at varying distances. The...

Senior Miles Nordling swims the 200 freestyle at state March 4. Nordling broke a school record after placing sixth in the event.

Boys’ swimming sets milestones at state

Alex Geretz and Eliah Fink March 6, 2023

The season for boys’ swimming has come to a close after senior Miles Nordling, junior Daniel Cameron and three relays finished 30th at state March 3–4. After finishing in 15th place in the 100 freestyle...

Sophomore Henry Berg swims into sixth place among eight other swimmers Saturday, Feb. 25. Parks state meet will take place March 2–4.

Winter sports in short

Eliah Fink February 28, 2023

Winter sports for the 2022–23 season at Park are coming to a close. According to Park athletic director Andy Ewald, the majority of sports seasons are already over. “We still have three sports going...

From Hyland Park to Giants Ridge

From Hyland Park to Giants Ridge

Modesty Manion February 28, 2023

After getting fourth in the State meet last year, the girls’ Nordic team went into the sections meet determined to return to Giants Ridge for the State meet. This year, we were the Metro West Conference...

Sophomore Finn Berry swims the 200 IM at sections Feb. 25. Park is sending two individual swimmers and three relays to state March 2-4.

Boys’ swimming successful at sections

Aidan Shafton February 27, 2023

The season for Park’s boys’ swimming team will live on after their performance at sections Feb. 25 as they sent two individual swimmers and three relays to state. Junior captain Henry Salita said he...

Senior Stayci Spates shoots the ball from the 3-point line on Feb. 14. The girls basketball team lost to Benilde 40-90.

Red Knights reign triumphant

Sarah Kluckhohn and Anna Williams February 16, 2023

On Feb. 14, Park girls’ basketball took a loss against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Assistant coach Chris Nordstrom said after a rough start, the team found it hard to bounce back.  “We put ourselves...

Senior Stayci Spates looks for opening to pass to teammate Feb. 10. The girls’ now have 13 loses and seven wins.

Girls’ basketball crushed by Chaska

Sarah Kluckhohn February 12, 2023

On Feb. 10, Park’s girls’ basketball team lost to Chaska 82-41. Head coach Arsenio Richardson said the loss was understandable.  “We didn’t perform to our best,” Richardson said. “We...

Freshman Colin Foy swims the 100 breaststroke Feb. 9. The boys’ team beat Waconia 52-42 Thursday.

Winning ways return versus Wildcats

Aidan Shafton and Noah Leventhal February 10, 2023

In their final meet before sections, Park boys’ swimming pulled out a 52-42 victory against Waconia Feb. 9 in a meet that was neck-and-neck until the final race. Junior Daniel Cameron said with the...

Sophomore Hazel Theis completes uneven bar event Feb. 8. Park gymnastics competed and won against Roosevelt.

Park tumbles over the competition

Anya Panday and Layla Mickelson February 8, 2023

Park’s Orioles squared up against Southville Roosevelt on Feb. 7 for the last dual gymnastics meet of the season. The Orioles took a 122.95 - 78.125 win in their last home meet of the season, which set...

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